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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 269.18 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 269.18 and 136.15 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 269.18 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/269.18 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 269.18 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 36,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648.86/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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